Cereal Grains and Gluten Structure

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What are the main components of cereal grains?

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Endosperm (83%), Germ (14%), Bran (2%)

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What is the function of the scutellum in the germ of a cereal grain?

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It mobilizes stored food in the endosperm and transmits it to the embryo during germination.

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What percentage of dry matter in cereals is carbohydrates?

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80%.

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What are the two main types of carbohydrates found in cereals?

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Crude fibre and soluble carbohydrate.

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What is the primary protein found in cereals?

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Albumins, globulins, prolamines (gliadins), and glutelins.

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What is the protein content range in cereals?

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6-12%.

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How does the protein quality improve when cereals are consumed with pulses?

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Cereals are deficient in lysine and rich in methionine, while pulses are deficient in methionine and rich in lysine.

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What is the fat content in wheat and rice?

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1-2% in wheat and rice, and 3% in maize.

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What minerals are primarily found in cereals?

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Phosphates and sulphates of potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

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What vitamins are abundant in whole grain cereals?

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B vitamins.